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Without the help and support from members of the public, we could not keep the hospital open.

Found a bird?

Here’s a guide to provide you with information about what to do if you come across an injured bird.

Become a volunteer

Volunteers are the backbone of the organisation. Our work wouldn’t be possible without the hours of care they put into working with us.

What to do with an injured bird

Here’s how to help if you find a bird in need of care.

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Support our work

We need your help. Without the help and support from members of the public, we could not keep the hospital open.

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Become a Volunteer

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Our Story

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Welcome to Mousehole Wild Bird Hospital

Mousehole Wild Bird Hospital Cornwall is the only wildlife centre in Cornwall dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of seabirds. Through our high quality care our aim is to treat and rehabilitate the birds at our Hospital and return them to the wild. We work with hundreds of birds every year and are proud of the positive impact this makes towards Cornwall’s unique marine and coastal environment.

We would like to thank everyone for their patience while essential building works were carried out at the hospital.

We are pleased to confirm that Mousehole Wild Bird Hospital is now open and accepting seabird admissions for the season.

Thank you for your continued support and for helping us provide care and rehabilitation for Cornwall’s seabirds. We are currently recruiting for Volunteers to support us during the peak season of May – October. Please find more details in our Work with Us section.

The hospital was founded in 1928 by sisters, Dorothy and Phyllis Yglesias. We are a registered charity depending entirely on legacies, donations, membership and fundraising to support our important work.

Annual General Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the 50^th Annual General Meeting of the Mousehole Wild Bird Hospital and Sanctuary Association Limited (Registered No. 01270673) will be held at Solomon Browne Hall, Mousehole, Penzance. TR19 6QW on Wednesday 20 May at 6pm. If you are able to attend please email: info@mouseholebirdhospital.org.uk